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    What to Make When – Whole Chicken

    June 15, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 19 Comments

    It's time for another version of "what to make when."  This week...it's whole chickens. Now the thought of buying a whole chicken might sound a little daunting, let me help show you that there's nothing to be daunted about! ;)  Buying a whole chicken is certainly the cheapest option for chicken.  The easiest and most practical thing to do with a whole chicken is to drop it … [Read more...]

    What to Make When…Chicken Drumsticks

    April 20, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 5 Comments

    Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken

    It's time for another wild and crazy rendition of "what to make when"... (It sounds like a cooking game show, doesn't it!?) So this might not be wild, or crazy...but it will hopefully help you know what to do when you find that $.99/lb (or less...if you are lucky) deal on chicken drumsticks, thighs or split chicken breasts. A couple of ideas for ya... Slow Cooker … [Read more...]

    What to Make When…Ground Beef

    April 6, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

    It's time for another version of "what to make when."  Every several weeks ground beef, ground chuck and ground round will go on sale, ranging from $1.49/lb to $2.99/lb...depending on the type.  I prefer ground chuck and stock up when it's on sale for $1.99/lb, but will also pick up ground beef when it hits the $1.49/lb sale mark.  Ground round doesn't usually go on sale for … [Read more...]

    What to Make When Eggs are on Sale

    March 9, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 7 Comments

    It's time for another version of "what to make when." When it comes to eggs, I regularly see them on sale for $1 a dozen...and sometimes even $.88 a dozen!  I do buy some eggs from the store, but for the most part we get farm fresh eggs from our friends from church who raise chickens. A couple of ideas for you, for when you snag an extra dozen or two in a great … [Read more...]

    What to Make When…Chicken Breasts

    February 16, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 10 Comments

    At one point in my life I was a boneless skinless chicken snob. Then this happened. Still, I cook with it all the time.  Yes, because it's easier and takes less time to prepare. But I never. ever. no never. pay full price for it.  That would be just silly! Like with most other meat cuts, I don't pay more than $1.99/lb for chicken breasts. I often see it on sale for … [Read more...]

    What to Make When…Fresh or Frozen Fish Fillets

    February 9, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 6 Comments

    Next up on the "What to Make When" Series...Fresh or Frozen Fish Fillets. Every now and again, there will be a great price somewhere buried in the store circular...$2.99/lb for fresh salmon fillets.  $2.99/lb of frozen tilapia fillets.  These two types of fish are what we like to eat...and what we can manage to squeeze into our grocery budget! (Besides canned tuna.) A few … [Read more...]

    What to Make When…Pork Roasts

    February 2, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 9 Comments

    Cajun Pork Roast

    When it comes to pork roasts, there are a number of ways to go about doing them!  I prefer the slow cooker, as the pork gets so tender and juicy. And delicious. I typically purchase the pork shoulder for anywhere between $1.49/lb and $1.99/lb, and I also like to buy the larger boneless pork tenderloins when they go on sale for $1.99/lb or less. When buying the larger … [Read more...]

    What to Make When…Split Chicken Breasts

    January 26, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 13 Comments

    Alrighty friends...time for another episode of "what to make when!" The star of this week's show...split chicken breasts. So I used to be a boneless, skinless chicken breast kind of girl. Then I moved to the Dominican Republic. Where I had to buy entire chickens at the market. And when I say entire, I mean entire. Including the feet. Eww. Double Eww. I wrote … [Read more...]

    What to Make When…Chuck Roast

    January 19, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 13 Comments

    This week's "What to Make When..." is all about the beef roast! My never pay more than price for chuck roast is $2.49/lb.  I purchase one or two anytime I see roasts priced at that point. I've compiled a list of must try recipes for when you score your next beef roast deal!!! Beef Roasts Simple Sunday Beef Roast Beef Roast Marinara Beef Roast with Garden Carrots (or … [Read more...]

    What to Make When…Chicken Thighs

    January 12, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 13 Comments

    Chicken Thighs are a highly underestimated cut of the chicken. They bring the flavor to the table with their darker meats. They can be purchased bone-in or boneless skinless. The best sale price for the bone-in chicken thighs is around $1/lb and the best sale price for boneless skinless is around $1.79-$2/lb. So next time you see them listed in your store circular, grab a … [Read more...]

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